IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 405, 13 July 1928, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

SOCIAL NEWS

NOTES Mr. and Mrs. A. Totman, of Okoroire, are guests at the Central Hotel. At the Central Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. F. Johnstone, of Dunedin. Mrs. A. Barrett Jameson left Auck- ' land by the Ulimaroa for Sydney. • * * * Mr. and Mrs. Charlton Morton, of j London, are guests at the Royal Hotel. ! Miss Lola Edwards, of Huntly, left this morning by the Ulimaroa. to visit relatives in Sydney. * * * Mrs. P. Jackson, of Auckland, hals left on a short visit to Wellington, to be the guest of Mrs. J. Carr. Mrs. A. Totman, of Okoroire, and Miss A. Lindlaw, of Melbourne, are staying at the Royal Hotel. Mrs. U. Hume, of Kipling Avenue, Epsom, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. D. Williams, in Te Awamutu. Mr. and Mrs. C. Kay, of Christchurch, and Miss A. Lindloy, of Melbourne, are at the Royal Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. George Blunt left with the Moscovitch Company this morning by the Ulimaroa for Sydney. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Patric Curwen, who have been staying at Royal Court, left fo.r Sydney by the Ulimaroa to-day. * * * Miss Bertha Riccardo, who has been staying at Royal Court, left for Sydney by the Ulimaroa this morning. * * * Miss Meg Kissling returned to town by the Limited express this morning after visiting Hamilton and Gisborne. * * * Staying at the Hotel Cargen is Mrs. N. Thomson, and her son, Mr. J. Thomson, of Dunedin, and Miss K. Muldowney, of Dunedin. At the Grand Hotel are Mr. and Mrs. E. Soisell, of Gisborne, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Metzer, of Wellington, and Miss Dunlop, of Gisborne. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Morris, of Christchurch, Mr. and Mrs. T. U. Giles, of Wellington, Mrs. H. H. Cheeseman, of Hikurangi, and Miss E. P. Prowse, of Aria, are guests at the Star Hotel. Mrs. J. L. A. Kayall, of Stratford, and Mrs. L. B. Gilfillan, of Hamilton, have been appointed by Bishop Cherrington president and secretary respectively of the Waikato Diocesan Council of the Mothers’ Union. STAFF DANCE C. N. WILLIAMSON AND CO. The first annual danco to be held by the members of the staff of C. N. Williamson and Co., Ltd., took place in the Click Clack Cabaret last evening, and was a delightfully successful affair. The cabaret was gaily decorated, the lure of the East making itself felt in the lavish splendour of the scened panelled on the walls, and in the exotic colours of the lighting and other decorations. Excellent dance music was provided, and during the evening a Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss Gordon and Mr. Corkwell. The host and hostess for the evening were Mr. Bagnall and Miss Hyde, the latter wearing an attractive frock of orange panne velvet and georgette. Among those present were: Mrs. Rathbone, wearing powder blue beaded georgette. Mrs. Swales, in mauve taffeta, embossed with silver. Mrs. Blomfield, in a frock of eau de nil crepe de chine. Mrs. Barnes, wearing green georgette beaded with gold. Mrs. White, whose frock was of black crepe marocain. Mrs. Stephens, in a frock of tomato red beaded georgette. Mrs. Newcombe, wearing a frock of green panne velvet and satin. Mrs. D. Allan, who wore blue and gold ring velvet. Mrs. H. Dutton, frock of scarlet lace, with posy to tone. Mrs. McNaughton, frock of black ring velvet, with silver relief. Miss Edwards, blade lace frock, with trail of mauve flowers. Miss Bagnall, fur-trimmed frock of floral tissue. Miss M. Fenwick, mauve and silver lace frock, with diamante relief. Miss Grenville, silver lace frock, panelled with diamante. Miss Fuller, black ring velvet, trimmed with silver. . , Miss Shaw, frock of white satin, with rhinestone relief. Miss Grenville, leaf green frock of crepe de chine. Miss Gordon, apricot satin crepe frock. Miss O. Burrell, rose pink crepe de chine and blue shawl. Miss M. Cornthwaite, gold shot taffeta and gold lace. Miss A. Blewden, flame taffeta frock, inset with silver lace. . Miss D. Doon. silver lace and pink shoulder posy. _ , . , Miss G. Brown, frock of black geoigette and lace. , _ , Miss Sutherland, rose sequined frock, panelled with silver lace. Miss O. Jackson, cyclamen emboss*-*! frock of georgette. Miss Phillips, tangerine and black ring velvet and black lace. Miss Kusales, black and gold lace frock. TEA-TIME DAINTIES SWEET ALMOND CAKES About two dozen of tbese delicious little cakes can be made from the t, lowing Ingredients: Half a pound of flour; quarter of a pound of sugar; the yolks of three eggs; three ounces of sweet almonds; quarter of a pound of butter; and a half-teaspoonful of baking powder. Beat the butter to a cream. Add the flour and baking powder, gradually, then the sugar, next th_ blanched and roughly chopped almonds, and lastly the eggs, well beaten. Mix everything well together, and drop spoonfuls of the mixture on to buttered paper. Leave sufficient space between each, as the little cakes spread a good deal. The time required for cooking is from fifteen to twenty minutes, in a very slow oven. The cakes have a biscuit-like consistency.

Cabaret Party Northcote Orphans’Club A MERRY EVENING Beautiful frockingr was a feature of the enjoya.ble cabaret party held last evening’ in the Ohewa Picturedrome, Northcote, by the Northcote and Birkenhead Orphans. The picturedrome was transformed with latticed cubicles and softly shaded lights. Streamers of gay colours and trails of greenery decorated the walls, and the amusing favours added to the carnival spirit of the dancers. Under a blue spotlight to the haunting strains of “Breeze,” Mis Yvonne Arlen and Mr. Colin Shorter, of the Dixieland Studio, gave a graceful exhibition of the Yale Blues. Their dance was enthusiastically encored, and later in the evening they contributed a new interpretation of the foxtrot. Mr. Clyde Howley’s Internationals were in attendance. Orphans’ Club members disguised with blue coat lapels and ticketed “Garcon” attended to the supper wants of the guests. Among those present were: Mrs. J. Lethbridge, opal tinted frock of paillette. Mrs. Greenslade, gown of black beaded georgette Mrs. N. Heath, gown of black georgette and silver lace. Mrs. Drew Miller, frock of hyacinth blue georgette. Mrs. Caulfield, Morrinsville, gown of black soufle satin. Mrs. R. A. Johnston, frock of larkspur blue chiffon velvet, with two-tiered taffeta skirt of matching shade. Mrs. Thompson, bouffant frock of flame taffeta, with floral medallions appliqued to the full skirt. Mrs. W. Messenger, gown of black georgette, relieved with silver. Mrs. G. Lawson, frock of black georgette and lace. Mrs. Craven, crushed mulberry georgette and lace gown worn over crepe de chine. Mrs. E. Fraser, black velvet gown, with flame-coloured shawl. Mrs. Whyte, froek of duchess blue georgette. Mrs. Hunter, frock of bois de rose georgette and lace. Mrs. Smith, gown of black georgette. Mrs. Hugh Wernham, dainty frock of pale orchid georgette. Mrs. W. Stewart, peacock blue crepe de chine frock, with yoke and hem of embossed lace. Mrs. A. Beere, eau de nil tulle frock, with skirt composed of tiny frills edged in silver Mrs. Mountain, bois de rose georgette and lace gown. Mrs. Carrush, black georgette frock, with bands of contrasting shades inlet into the full skirt. Mrs. Darlow, frock of poudre blue diamante. Mrs. Steele, deep leaf green chiffon velvet frock. Mrs. Biomfield, dainty frock of rose crepe de chine and lace. Mrs. Yeomans, gown of pervenche blue with relief of silver. Mrs. Hugh Wernham, gown of apricot georgette, with shawl of matching shade. Mrs. Hurley, frock of sea green taffeta. Mrs. Rickerby, lace frock worn over beige satin. Mrs. A. Campbell, chenille embossed georgette model in shades of cyclamen, amethyst and silver. Mrs. J. Potter, gown of black georgette, embroidered with silver beads. Mrs. . Herrick, ravenswing blue velvet gown godeted with georgette in contrasting shades. Mrs. Eades, frock of pink crepe de chine and georgette. Mrs. Maxwell, senr., black soufle satin, relieved with silver. Mrs. A. Maxwell, cyclamen chiffon velvet embroidered with silver sequins. Mrs. Fied. Maxwell, turquoise taffeta frock, with hem of ecru lace. Mrs. M. S. James, french model gown of black sequinned georgette. Mrs. Laing-Haison, black silk crepe gown, with petunia tinted shoulder spray. Mrs. Klingender, picture frock of moonlight blue taffeta. Mrs. Kissen, gown of black georgette embroidered with black and crystal beads Mrs. E. C. Davey, black georgette and lace gown, worn over black crepe de chine. Mrs. F. Johnson, opal blue georgette and satin beaute gown. Mrs. East, turquoise blue crepe de chine gown. Mrs. Chapman, bouffant frock of moonlight blue taffeta. Mrs. Merv. Campbell, japonica pink satin beaute gown. Mrs. Holroyd, frock of delphinium blue taffeta. Miss Mol lie Heath, frock of leaf green taffeta, with skirt in three diagonal tiers. Miss Yvonne Arlen, dainty frock of canton jade georgette, over silver lame, the full uneven skirt appliqued with rosebuds. Miss Doris Tills, frock of ecru lace and georgette worn over love-in-a-mist blue georgette, with pervenche blue shoulder spray. Miss Edna Gill, sequined model gown of sea green with motifs of cuban rose and silver. Miss Doreen Clark, frock of orchid tinted georgette embroidered with silver beads. Miss Rona Major, eau de nil georgette model with relief of silver. Miss Joyce Wernham, duchess blue brocaded georgette frock with inset godets of ecru lace. Miss Bettina Edwards, black and silver lame gown with panelled overskirt of black georgette. Miss Iris Jones, bouffant frock of sea green taffeta with transparent hem of georgette. Miss Nance Bartley, coral pink georgette frock with inset yoke and transparent hem of silver lace. Miss Lila Smith, gown of shell pink brocaded lame with long panel of self toned georgette. Miss Ray Hitchings, coral pink georgette frock with corsage of diamante. Miss Lawson, frock of jade green georgette and crepe de chine.

Miss Lannigan, dainty cyclamen georgette gown with shawl of toning shade. Miss Zoie Entwhistle, gown of palest pink and gold brocaded lame with rose shoulder spray. Miss Craven, gown of black georgette and gold lace Miss Winnie Barnes, pale amethyst taffeta frock with ruched hem in shades of cyclamen. Miss Thelma, paillette gown of deep primrose. Miss Yvonne Jafney, corsage of silver sequins with circular skirt of crepe de chineMiss Mayzev Ross, boiiffant frock of turquoise taffeta with deep transparent hem of chiffon. Miss B. Davidson, frock of cornflower blue satin beaute with relief of beige lace. Miss Leah Buddie, silver embossed net over shell pink georgette with inset panels of georgette and hem of white fur. Miss Peterson, floral georgette gown i with deep hem of cyclamen taffeta. Miss Dulcie Cooke, mauve satin beaute j gown with relief of silver. Miss Ola Hitchings, frock of jade green georgette and satin. Miss Dorothy Knox, amber tinted paillette frock. Miss Yeoiand Ross, shell pink georgette frock with transparent hem of tulle. Miss Betty McLuggage, ivory georgette with silver lace and shoulder posy. Miss Pearl Sutherland, frock of delphinium blue crepe de chine gown with transparent hem of ecru lace. Miss Norma Johnston, cherry coloured chiffon velvet corsage with cherry vandyked georgette hem and relief of silver. Miss Lulla Taylor, dainty frock of cyclamen satin and georgette banded with velvet. Miss Mina Hammond, bouffant frock of coral pink taffeta. Miss Olive Brasier, gown of pale cyclamen georgette. Miss Olive Maxwell, cuban orange georgette model with yoke and deep uneven hem of beige lace. Miss Erna Leets, dainty lace frock, worn over flesh pink crepe de chine Miss Wheatley, flesh pink georgette frock worn over crepe de chine of deeper tone. Miss F. Numey, picture frock of black taffeta with petalled hem and shoulder spray of cardinal red flowers. Miss Thelma Cross, turquoise blue taffeta gown with deep hem of black panne velvet. Miss Dimmer Williams, bouffant frock of deep orchid shade relieved with silver. Miss Peggy Hammond, frock of blue georgette and blue and silver lace. Miss Joan Wernham. pale primrose lace frock with sash and shoulder spray of cuban orange. Miss Smith, period frock of ivory taffeta with deep transparent hem of opal blue tulle appliqued with tiny rosebuds. Miss Stella Davidson, bouffant frock of blush rose taffeta. Miss Lyon. gown of royal blue and silver brocade with loose panel of blue georgette from shoulder to hem. Miss Leatherbarrow, gown of black chiffon velvet with rose coloured shoulder spray. Miss Carter, frock of jade green georgette with petal pointed hem. Miss Rona Burrett, leaf green chiffon velvet gown with petalled uneven hem. Miss Grey, frock of blush rose georgete with circular skirt embroidered with crystal beads. Miss Davis, bouffant frock of moonlight blue taffeta opened in front to show the slip of finely pleated amethyst chiffon. Miss Eales, black georgette gown beaded in silver. Miss Harrison, gown of black georgette and lace. Miss L. Coyle, frock of shell pink georgette relieved with silver lace. Miss Ivy Coyle, gown of lilac tinted paillette embroidered with silver beads. Miss Joyce Johnston, frock of lacquer red georgette with circular skirt of' uneven length LADIES’ NIGHT TAKAPUNA ORPHANS ENTERTAIN Intricate trellis work of vividlycoloured streamers made the Picturedrome at Milford a gay place last evening, when the members of the Takapuna Orphans’ Club held their annual ladies’ night. A large crowd of members and their wives and friends attended, and an excellent programme of musical and other items occupied the early part of the evening. The artists contributing to the programme, which had been arranged by the secretary, Mr. E. A. Wilson, and a committee, were: Miss L. Walker, Mr. P. Sutherland, Mr. Alan McElwain, Dr. de Clive Lowe, Mr. H. E. Gillespie, Mr. Birrell O’Malley, and Ingall’s Hawaiian Orchestra. The Orphans’ Orchestra also provided a number of enjoyable items. Mr. D. R. C. Mowbray, the club president, was host, and welcomed the guests. Among those present were: Mrs. Julius Williamson, wearing a frock of crystal beaded black georgette. Mrs. EL C. Cutten. in delphinium blue georgette, with shaded embroideries. Mrs H. Matthews, beaded frock of P a stel rose and blue georgette, velvet' A ' Coleman * fr oek of black chiffon Mrs. J. McLeod, petunia frock of ring velvet. Mrs. Littlejohn, black frock of georgette and lace. Mrs. B. Hart, frock of primrose chenille embossed georgette. Mrs. Rawnsley, blush pink frock of crepe de chine. Mrs. Webber, draped frock of black ring velvet. Mrs. Curtis, bouffant black taffeta frock. Mrs. E. Woodward, pale gold frock of georgette. Mrs. A. Wilson, black ring velvet, panelled with silver lace. Mrs. Bull, frock of silver and gold tisMrs. Fenwick, brocaded frock of black georgette. Dr. Wilkie, beaded frock of black satin and oriental wrap. Dr. Lewis, crystal beaded frock of mist blue chiffon. Mrs. Bowden, frock of gold lace and satin crepe. Mrs. A. O’Neill, black frock of cbiffon velvet. Mrs. E. O’Neill, blush pink frock of flounced tulle. Mrs. L. Minogue, sequinned frock of black chiffon. Mrs. Gilfillan, frock of gold lace. Mrs. Gould, black georgette frock. Mrs. Easscn, black satin frock, inset with gold lace. Mrs. P. Foote, frock of peach pink embossed georgette. Mrs. Brinsden, black satin frock, with silver relief Mrs. Speedy, senr., frock of black satin hatienne. Mrs. Anderson, frock of silver lame and black satin. Mrs. Whittaker, moonmist blue frock of ring velvet. Mrs. Fotheringham, Chantilly lace frock or unrelieved black. Mrs. Thompson, wistaria mauve taffeta frock. Mrs. McLeod, frock of fuchsia satin crepe. Mrs. Sullivan, viola mauve georgette and silver lame. Mrs. Lorimer. opal blue frock of taffeta. Mrs. L. Speedy, rose pink frock of georgette, with silver. Mrs. Griffin, hyacinth blue georgette frock. Mrs. F. Sutherland, nankin blue frock of georgette. Mrs. R. Chisholm, pearl grey and flower patterned satin frock. Mrs. D. Davidson, frock of iris mauve taffeta and silver lace. | Miss A. Johnston, apple green taffeta frock. | Miss Gudgeon, chartreuse green frock i of beaded georgette. ' Miss U. Wilson, frock of nasturtium | taffeta. Miss N. Montgomery, mandarin blue crepe de chine frock. j Miss M. Meek, frock of deep gold crepe ! de chine. Miss Blackwell, fur-trimmed frock of black ring velvet. Miss Sivi, orchid mauve taffeta frock. Miss Blomfield, black beaded frock of georgette. Miss T. Ogilvie, rose lustre frock of georgette. Miss Kneebone, silver and black brocaded tissue. Miss Conway, geranium and gold geor- ! gette frock. Miss E. Conway, frock of white georgette. Miss J Deighton, silver tissue and i mist blue georgette. Miss B. Fraser, delpli blue frock of georgette. i Miss Wake, frock of sedge green tafteta.

MANGERE EAST DANCE CROQUET CLUB PRIZE NIGHT The first annual “At Home” and prize night of the Mangere East Croquet Clu’o was held in the Mangere East Public Hall on Wednesday evening. The hall had been attractively decorated with streamers of deep rose and gold, the club colours, and gaily decorated Japanese parasols added an additional touch of colour to the scheme. The stage was decked with a number of palms, and tlie club colours adorned the walls. The M.C. s were Messrs. G. Laslett and L. Studd. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mr. Ellett and Miss Rennie, and streamer and confetti dances added gaiety to the function. The non-dancers were catered for with a 500 tournament, held in the supper room. The winners were Mrs. Laslett, sen., 1; Mrs. Jameson, consolation prize; Mr. Alf Prangly. 1; Mr. Empen, consolation prize. The opportunity was taken of presenting Mrs. Kerr, the late secretary of the club, with a beautiful Indian vase as an appreciation from the members of her valued services as an executive officer. Mrs. W. R. Knight, president of the club, made the presentation, and also presented the following club competition winners with their trophies: Championship singles, Mrs. W. G. Burnett; runner-up, Mrs. W. KKnight; first year’s championship, Miss Dunn; runner-up, Mrs. Chapman. A grade handicap singles, Mrs. W. RKnight, runner-up, Mrs. W. G. Burrett. B grade handicap singles, Mrs. G. Laslett, runner-up. Mrs. L. Sigley. Handicap doubles, Mrs. W. G. Burrett and Miss Timms; runners-up, Mrs. J. Dunn and Mrs. L. Sigley. Representatives were present from all the neighbouring clubs, and from as far afield as the Rotorua and Mauku Clubs. Among those present were: Mrs. W. R. Knight, gown of delphinium blue georgete. relieved with gold lace, and embroidered shawl. Mrs. G. Laslett, jun., frock of blue embossed georgette, with diamante buckle. Mrs. W. W. Massey, frock of black ninon. with coffee lace panels. Mrs. S. W. House, frock of violet crepe de chine, with overskirt of silk tringe. Mrs. Len Studd, iris mauve georgette, with panels of taffeta and shawl to match. _ _ , Mrs. W. G. Barret, frock of steel blue crepe de chine. Mrs. A. Kerr, black georgette, with jet trimmings, and oriental shawl Mrs. Solomon, gown, of black panne velvet. Mrs. T. Scown, black charmeuse, with drapings of radium lace, and touches cf rose. Mrs. J. Robertson, Epsom, sapphire bengaline, with vest of gold lace. Mrs. Clark, frock of black taffeta, with sequin embroidery. Mrs. Wilton, frock of floral georgette. Mrs. Tait, frock of cigar brown gecrgete, with insets of ecru lace. Mrs. H. McKenzie, frock of coral shaded ring velvet. Mrs. E. C. Dunn, two-toned rose crepe de chine, with pastel trimmings. Mrs. S. Brooke, turquoise blue chenille georgette, with shawl of apricot tints. Mrs. Batchelor, opal blue morocain, with side drapings of lace. Mrs. W. McNeely, frock of patterned creep de chine, and fur wrap. Mrs. Pheasant, rose crepe de chine, banded with fur. Mrs. L. Knight, Mauku, frock of wild rose ninon, with overskirt of silver lace. Mrs. D. Connell, frock of black georgette, with drapings of lace. Mrs. Jameson, unrelieved black crepe de chine frock. Mrs. Burrett, frock of battleship grey taffeta, embroidered in oriental shades. Mrs. W. A. Keys, w r ild rose crepe de chine, appliqued with taffeta of deeper shades. Mrs. J. Dunn, sen., black crepe de chine, with trimmings of guipure lace. Mrs. A. Henwood, frock of midnight blue ring velvet. Mrs. Baxter, embossed crepe de chine, with relief of rose. Mrs. M. J. Moore, amethyst brocade frock, and handsome black Spanish shawl. Mrs. C. G. Moore, frock of gold lame, with embroidered shawl. Mrs. R. D. Knight, flame crepo de chine, with relief of lace, and shaw'l to harmonise. Mrs. A. Newson, pussy willow crepe de chine, with touches of rose. Mrs. Wood, frock of black taffeta. Mrs. S. Cole, wistaria mauve crepe de chine, with pipings of fawn. Mrs. C. Newson, Rotorua, black crepe de chine, banded with coffee lace. Miss K. Reynolds, black chiffon velvet, with shawl of cherry silk. Miss M. Clark, rose georgette, panelled with silver lame. Miss Joyce Irwin, pansy crepe de chine, with trimmings of gold, and Chinese shawl.. Miss D. Knight, Mauku, frock of tomato panne velvet. Miss L. Pheasant, black lace embroidered in gold. Miss Bell Solomon, salmon pink crepe de chine frock, with shawl to match. Miss A. Crooks, moss green georgete, with pretty shawl to tone. Miss I. Pheasant, frock of cameo pink crepe de chine. Miss Keys, frock of black georgette, with vieux rose shawl. Miss M. Sigley, wild rose lace and georgete. Miss Phyllis Kerr, chiffon lilac velvet, with trimmings of taffeta. Miss G. Newson, dull blue charmeuse, with trimmings of pearl. Miss M. Solomon, duchess blue crepe de chine, with beige lace panels. Miss Freda Woods, frock of tangarlne velvet. Miss Bennett, black charmeuse, with gold lace trimmings. Miss B. Newson, mist blue satin grenadine, with rli*nestone beading. Miss Beryl Kerr, orange chiffon velvet, with shawl to match. Miss E. Burrett, frock of orchid mauve crepe de chine, with gold lace insets. Miss N. McLeod, goblin blue georgette frock, with shawl to tone.

BRIDGE PARTY A delightful bridge party, to augment club funds, was held in the Women’s Club Rooms, Te Puke, on Wednesday evening. In the rooms, which were decorated with autumn foliage, 15 tables of bridge were arranged. Prizes for the highest scores were awarded to Mrs. H. Hickson and Mr. C. Ball, and consolation prizes to Mrs. W. Wickham and Mr. A. Budd. Mrs. J. Ball acted as hostess, and received the guests in a cinnamon satin frock. Those present were: Mesdames G. Mends, J. Ball, Hickson, B. Cawte, H. E. Butcher, R. TJrquhart, T. H. Wilson, H. Cashmore, Tait, L. Booker, W. Gibbings, B. Martyn, J. Ralfe, A. Budd, W. O. Knight, H. Grainger, J. Riddell, D. Wilson, I. Vercoe, G. Simpson, D., H., and W. Wickham, F. Bayly; Misses E. Mollgaard, K. Jamieson, A. Rogers, M. Parkinson. Kennedy, F. Bush, Tudhope; Messrs. H. Hickson, J. and C. Ball, B. and G. Mends, B. Cawte, H. E. Butcher, R. Urquhart, D. Wilson, S. Stewart, Tait, W. Gibbings, J. H. Ralfe, A. Budd, W. Riddell, D. Johnstone, T. Palmer, G. Simpson, J. T. Eccleton, J. Alexander, Douglas, J. Brown, X. Carpenter, ID., H., and W. Wickham, Fox, J. Riddell, and I. Vercoe. PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE Mrs. McLaughlin presided over a good attendance of members of the Northcote Women’s Progressive League at the monthly meeting held in the parish hall yesterday afternoon. An invitation was received from the newly formed Progressive League of St. Heliers and Kohimarama for members to be present at their opening on August 6. A letter was received from Mrs. R. urging the need of stricter inspection of purity of foodstuffs, and it was decided to endorse the action of the Xational Council of Women regarding the matter. Mrs. Boot gave a very interesting address on “Women’s Societies, and Women I Have Met Abroad,” which was greatly appreciated.

DANCE AT OTAHUHU RESIDENTS' REUNION The Otahuhu Public Hall echoed with the nearly forgotten strains of the Barn Dance, D’Alberts and Schottische on Wednesday evening, when the first reunion of the Otahuhu residents for the season was celebrated. There was a large attendence, and a very enjoyable evening was spent by the elder set in reviving memories of other days. A splendid programme of music was supplied by the Old Colonists’ Orchestra, under the leadership of Mrs. F. Andrew. A couple of extras were played on the concertina. Mr. R. B. Todd, Mayor of Otahuhu, extended a hearty welcome to the large number present. The duties of M.C.’s were carried out by Messrs. A. Murdoch, J. Gillies. H. Thorpe and R. Hickson. A number of old-time solos were contributed by Miss Emily Moffat, “Old Mate” and “Mother Machree”; Mr. W. R. Dixon, “Gay Highway” and “Sally Horner”; Miss Lamb, “For The Green.” Competitions were won by Mr. R. B. Todd and Mrs. A. Murdoch, Polka; Mr. and Mrs. J. Gillies, Mazurka. One of the most popular items was the “excuse me” waltz, in which Mesdames J. Gillies, Christini, Walters and A. Murdoch carried out the duties of M.C.’s. The hall was decked with a canopy of greenery, and masses of gailycoloured cyclamen were grouped along the walls. Among those present was Mr. James Murphy, one of the oldest residents of Otahuhu. The arrangements for the function were in the hands of the following committee: Mr. J. Gillies chairman, Messrs. H. Christini, R. B. Todd, A Murdoch. H J. Hall, McConachie, Arlington. Walters, Payne, J. Whyte, Shepherd, F*. Andrew, McCowatt H. Lovell, J. Mclvor, McDonald,’ H. Nicholson, F. Leslie, Hill, Ogilvie Douglas, K. Todd, T. R. Clements, Dennison, R. Hickson, Boniface. Geo. V. Pearce, Crowe, J. Todd, R. Rudd, C. Morgan; Mr. H. W. Thorpe, secretary.

IN FANCY DRESS DANCE AT SWANSON Tlio annual plain and fancy dress ball of the Swanson United Football Club was held in the Swanson Hall on Saturday. About 160 attended. Excellent music was played by the Snappy Five Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Webber. The judging was done by the patron of the club, Mr. 11. G. R. Mason, M.P, assisted by Mrs. Spencer Mason. The followins were tho prizewinners: Miss C. Taylor (Night), Mr. D. Thorpe (cowboy), Miss M. Pennycook (gramophone girl), Mr. E. J. McFadden (Shyloek), Miss I. Williamson (Eliza’s Come to Town). Mr. R. Blacktop (Old Dutch Cleanser), Miss A. Williamson (Licences). KINDERGARTEN FOR OTAHUHU FORMATION IN HAND There was a large attendance at Sfc Andrew’s School Hall, Otahuhu, Wednesday afternoon, when a meet 4 Ing of those interested in the foty** tion of a branch of the Myers Free Kindergarten, at Otahuhur was presided over by Mr. R. B. Todd, May o * of Otahuhu. . # Mrs. Maguire gave a very intereetin* and comprehensive outline of garten work to the mothers interestea in the scheme. Mrs. Murdock, of the Onehun£» branch, gave an outline of the w in the district. . It was decided to form a br^‘ cll Qt. the kindergarten in Otahuhu. the »- Andrew’s Hall to be used as the sc in the meantime. A committee was set up to arT ““*L finance and other questions in cor *_ r tion with getting the school und and also to try and raise £SOO to the building of their own The following officers were elec tea. President, Mrs. Archdall; Mrs. Lu scorn be; committee. Ross. Murdoch, John Currie, Archdale-Taylor. Hamlin, Dr. Rowley, and Miss Lanyon. m Several musical items were S Misses Ruby Wallace and T.oniP TO BRIGHTEN THE EYES There is nothing like a night and morning bath ot for keeping the eyes in healthy condition and preser'i 5 brightness. To make the *° n solve half an ounce of horacic P° in fourteen ounces (a mile I 5 three-quarters of a pint) oi water. Let the solution add an ounce of triple ros When required for use. taR —mi parts of the lotion and -'af™ .. a for the eye-bath. It is well 0 j little trouble to wash out en d town or country roads at to B of the day, and again to use th to begin a new day, so to “eyes right.” Eyes right g,* bright; the enhancement, in of the most telling feature we P